(Reviewed by Jeyran Main)
The Concrete Vineyard is a murder mystery with elements of urban planning, thrills, twists, and turns that unexpectedly engage the reader from the world they are in. It all begins with the suspicious death of an old man named Edward Mitchell. He was such a peaceful man, a retired history professor that couldn’t have had any enemies. So, the mystery unravels when Detective Bryan Dee begins to put the pieces together.
The story is well-written, and the plot has many components of thrill to it. It was fascinating to keep wondering what was going to happen next. Most of the motive behind the murder was the impending sale of Edwards mansion, a historical building that had been in his family since the late 1700s.
It was easy to like Edward and want justice for what happened. I particularly enjoyed the historical and urban facts about the building and its development. I think it induced richness and a sense of depth to the story.
Detective Bryan Dee wasn’t any Sherlock Holmes, but he did have an interesting personality that went along with the storyline.
I recommend this book to murder mystery readers and those who like historical references in their story.
